Summer 2015 Multicultural Curatorial and Education Internship

FUNDED BY THE GETTY FOUNDATION AT THE LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

Internship Description: The Getty Summer Curatorial Intern will be involved in the ongoing work of the department—all aspects of collection care, exhibition development, and registrar’s tasks. The intern works full-time five 8-hour days a week and divides the time and tasks between working with Registrar Candice Reichardt and Director of Collections and Exhibitions Sue Ann Robinson. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to see and assist with the work of exhibition installation when it is scheduled by the Preparator with a crew of art handlers. The intern will learn the care and handling of art and the system of safe storage and recording locations. This summer the intern will work on processing new acquisitions with the Registrar including a gift of 45 contemporary artworks as well as researching new acquisitions’ artworks in print, painting, and sculpture and artists new to the collection with Robinson. The intern will measure, condition report, pack and update the database in the accessioning process. The intern will help compile and update checklists for upcoming special exhibitions as well as help generate loan agreements associated with those exhibitions. Working with the Director of Collections, the intern will have the opportunity of organizing two small selected exhibitions from the permanent collection for installation in the Historic Anderson House to be installed at the end of the internship.   Research for an exhibition of contemporary ceramics will also be an ongoing project for an exhibition scheduled later in the year under the direction of Robinson. This will involve photographing the artwork, creating a checklist with complete identification information as well as researching and writing brief biographies of the ceramists and the ceramic methods involved.

Eligibility Requirements: The internship is intended for members of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent. Intern must also be a currently enrolled undergraduate and have completed at least one semester of college by June 2015. The intern must be a resident of or attend college in Los Angeles County. The internship must take place during a consecutive ten-week period beginning no sooner than June 8, 2015 and ending no later than August 21, 2015. Finally, the individual will receive a stipend for their ten-week internship.

TO APPLY: Please download and complete the Internship Application (PDF) and all other supporting documents. A completed application is: Resume, course transcripts, statement of interest, letters of recommendation and application form. Only complete applications will be reviewed for an interview. All applications are due by Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Interviews will be scheduled May 6, 7, 12 or 13.

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Internship Description: The Getty Summer Education Intern will be involved in the ongoing work of the department—all aspects of education, and visitor services. The intern works full-time, five 8-hour days a week and divides the time and tasks between working with the Director of Education and Visitor Services, Lisa Marsh and the Associate Director of Education and Visitor Services, Bianca Moreno. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to see and assist with museum programming and the After Dark event. This summer the intern will prepare and conduct several Family Artmaking Workshops that occur every Sunday. The intern will be part of the team that develops gallery learning experiences and implement them in the galleries. Part of the job includes preparing curriculum for Pre Visits to the schools for use with the KidsVisions Program, including Art Workshops and post lesson plans for the upcoming school year. The intern will study the Common Core and VAPA standards when preparing lessons and apply them to the curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements: The internship is intended for members of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent. Intern must also be a currently enrolled undergraduate and have completed at least one semester of college by June 2015. The intern must be a resident of or attend college in Los Angeles County. The internship must take place during a consecutive ten-week period beginning no sooner than June 8, 2015 and ending no later than August 21, 2015. Finally, the individual will receive a stipend for their ten-week internship.

TO APPLY: Please download and complete the Internship Application (PDF) and all other supporting documents. A completed application is: Resume, course transcripts, statement of interest, letters of recommendation and application form. Only complete applications will be reviewed for an interview. All applications are due by Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Interviews will be scheduled May 5, 6, or 7.

Call for Submissions: Beyond the Box

Beyond The Box utility box mural event that will take place on May 2, 2015, with selected utility boxes, including locations:
• Near the Brand Boulevard of Cars and the Museum of Neon Art.
• In the Adams Hill neighborhood.
• On Louise Street near the 134 Freeway.
• In north Glendale on Foothill Boulevard.

The Glendale Arts & Culture Commission would like to encourage artists and community members to create murals in the City to beautify the streetscape. Artists are not required, but highly encouraged to incorporate volunteers into the mural process. Artists may create a template or outline to help volunteers paint the mural, or propose another concept for involving volunteers in the mural process.

Artists will be asked to prepare utility boxes (sand and prime). Artists are required to paint the mural on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Artists will be asked to apply final protective coating the following day.

The Arts and Culture Commission will fund up to $750.00 per utility box, inclusive of all artist’s fees, paints and materials. The Commission anticipates selecting artwork for twenty-four utility boxes. Please visit the City of Glendale website for application guidelines. The deadline to apply is April 13, 2015.
 

Residency Deadlines

Check out the new residency deadlines and special opportunities at Alliance of Artist Communities.

Artist Studios Available

For nearly 30 years Angels Gate Cultural Center has provided subsidized studio space for professional, working artists from all artistic disciplines residing within the Los Angeles area. Current artists in the program range in practice from visual arts to jewelry and performance to photojournalism.
 
Angels Gate Cultural Center, located in Angels Gate Park in San Pedro, CA, overlooks the Port of Los Angeles and Catalina Island. The studios are located within nine different repurposed 1940s Army barracks; thus each one varies in size, lighting and cost.  The cost of a studio ranges from $150 to $800 a month. 
 
We are currently accepting applications from individual artists, collaborative teams, or collectives on a rolling basis.
 
For more information about the studio program or for an application, please go to our web site here. 
 
Questions? Call us at 310.519.0936.
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
 

Job Opportunity: Financial Administrator

Performing Arts Non-profit
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
 
The Financial Administrator is a year-round position responsible for daily financial operations and long-term financial planning needed to build and maintain the financial health of the organization. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this is a non-exempt position. The organization brings artists and audiences together by thoughtfully curating an array of music, dance, film, and spoken word featuring great artists from around the globe and our very own streets of LA.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develops and maintains financial analysis and reporting activities
· Prepares finance reports and account reconciliation reports according to company policies 
· Maintains all financial records and files
· Assists in developing and managing budgets
· Reconciles monthly general ledger balance, invoices and credit card statements
· Administers all payroll activities, including but not limited to health, worker’s comp and retirement plans
· Maintains HR records including attendance, vacation and sick leave records and such other duties appropriate to the position when requested
· Manages all bill payments and invoicing
· Ensures maintenance of the general and any subsidiary ledgers; prepares and adjusts finance journal entries as required 
· Prepares and arranges tax documents for timely filing
· Manages account payable and receivable activities
· Supports the annual financial audit processes through the preparation of standard reports, as well as other custom reports as requested
· Coordinates with programming department on artist and programming financial matters, including but not limited to payments, petty cash, per diems and merchandise sales and reconciliation
· Manages fiscal agent services and maintains financial records for each account
· Identifies and resolves invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues 
· Maintains internal finance calendar
· Streamlines processes and procedures for improving operational efficiency of finance reporting and budgeting systems
 
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, knowledge, training and skills related to business, finance or economics
· Excellent organizational and analytical skills; detailed-oriented
· Must be self-motivated.
· Well-developed interpersonal skills
· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
· Strong math skills
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, board and guests
· Computer proficiency in Quickbooks, Paychex, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office
· Ability to work a wide variety of shifts including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays and substitute when needed
· Passion for our mission
 
The organization offers a competitive benefit package, including health and dental coverage and retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
Applications
Please send resume and cover letter to: ArtsPresenter2014@gmail.com  

Job Opportunity: The Mannequin Gallery

The Mannequin Gallery is looking to hire artists. Must be reliable and have some experience working in Realism rather than Abstract Art. Attention to detail is essential. We will train you in Fiberglass lay up, finish work and custom posing. You may also do some sculpting or painting depending on your ability. Our customers are from The Hollywood & Fashion Industries. Recent customers include CSI, NCIS Los Angeles, Marc Jacobs, and Dior. We recently supplied 38 custom posed mannequins for the Exhibit "Hollywood Costume" presented by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. This is a paid position. Learn and make some money as well. Full time work is available. Please email us at shelley@mannequingallery.com.

Job Opportunity: Executive Director, Rothko Chapel

Mission Statement: The Rothko Chapel inspires people to action through art and contemplation, nurtures reverence for the highest aspirations of humanity, and provides a forum for global concerns. 

Overview 

Nestled on a one-acre campus in the heart of Houston, the Rothko Chapel is an iconic, internationally renowned destination. Home to the acclaimed masterworks of Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman, the Rothko Chapel offers an intimate setting for meditation and reflection every day of the year. More than 80,000 people, representing over 70 different countries around the globe experience the transformative power of its art each year. 

In the world today, there is no other place like the Rothko Chapel. It functions as a sacred space, a forum for matters of global concerns, and the ultimate installation of Mark Rothko’s art work. It integrates art, spirituality and human rights and social justice in a way that is both seamless and uniquely powerful. Affiliated with no particular religious tradition, the Rothko Chapel embraces contemplative practices of the world religious traditions and is committed to principles articulated in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. 

History and Key Achievements 

The Rothko Chapel, founded by Houston philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil, was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary available to people of every belief. In 2011 it celebrated its fortieth anniversary, having achieved in those years recognition as one of the greatest artistic achievements and spiritual landmarks of the second half of the twentieth century. 

In 2000, the Rothko Chapel was listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is regularly included in essays about twentieth-century art and architecture and in works devoted to sacred spaces such as National Geographic’s Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations, where it is a featured entry. Past, distinguished guests include Nobel Laureates Desmond Tutu, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigoberta Menchú, Nelson Mandela, Amartya Sen and President Jimmy Carter, artist Brice Marden, and spiritual leaders Robert Thurman and Thomas Moore. 

Services and Programs 

Open every day of the year free of charge, the Rothko Chapel responds to the enduring need for quiet, still places. It was the desire of the de Menils to provide a place for contemplation on what it means to be fully human and to treat each other with dignity and respect. Through active programming, the Rothko Chapel engages a broad community with an integrated set of offerings that elevate the spirit, foster dialogue and champion ethical action. Approximately 100 events and programs are presented on an annual basis, attended by over 6000 individuals. Nearly all programs are made available to the public at no charge. 3 

The Chapel serves as a gathering place for locally and globally recognized voices alike to hold courageous conversations on difficult issues in the spirit of mutual understanding. Finally, the Chapel provides an inimitable atmosphere for private ceremonies such as weddings, memorial services and other celebrations of life and all its passages. 

Organizational Structure: 

The Rothko Chapel is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization solely responsible for its own funding and governed by a small, dedicated Board of Directors. Led by an Executive Director, the Chapel has seven full-time staff and nine part-time employees. 

Executive Director Position 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for ensuring that the Rothko Chapel mission and programs continue to develop and thrive. He or she will work to both sustain and enhance relationships non- profit and local communities as well as with benefactors, volunteers, and other key constituents. The ED will provide overall strategic leadership to the Rothko Chapel, and day-to-day guidance and mentorship the staff. He or she will play a lead role in fundraising and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with stakeholders. 

The ED will be a confident leader and engaging team player who possesses the skills, ambition and energy to drive a highly acclaimed organization, with a national and global reach. The ED will be able to passionately and convincingly communicate the vision and mission of the Rothko Chapel. The individual will need to possess sufficient gravitas to effectively engage with the Chapel’s many constituencies and stakeholders and have the clarity of vision and operational savvy to anticipate and capture the opportunities ahead, while providing workable solutions for challenges. Arriving at the Chapel with a strong fiscal track record, the ED must demonstrate excellent management skills with a flair for maximizing resources, staff productivity and funding opportunities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership 

• Work closely with the Board to implement the organization’s vision, define and implement the Rothko Chapel’s strategic plans, and identify and secure funding and other necessary resources. 
• Oversee the implementation of the several site projects that constitute the central portion of the Rothko Chapel five year strategic plan. 
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization and communicate the identity and mission of the Rothko Chapel to enhance and advance the strategic priorities and goals. Effectively communicate the vision, values and strategic direction to external and internal constituencies. 

Board Relations 

• Keep the Board informed on matters of governance and the organization’s activities as well as challenges and opportunities for the Rothko Chapel. 

Resource Development and Fiscal Oversight 

• Develop and drive fundraising strategy and activities with foundation, individual, corporate and collaborator donors. Attract and diversify major giving to Rothko Chapel while maintaining the existing donor relationships. 
• Assume managerial responsibility for the financial health and stability of the Rothko Chapel. Work closely with and empower the staff to ensure that the organization is managed responsibly and effectively. Oversee the planning and management of the budget and all revenues and expenses. Tailor budgets to optimally fund strategic goals. 

Program Oversight 

• Assure the programming efforts are consistent with the overall mission, comply with the requirements of funding sources and align with organizational capacity. 
• Administer the organization in a way that provides transparency to its programs and operations, engenders public trust in its financial stewardship, and enables the highest level of service to the public. 
• Initiate development and implementation of strategic partnerships and collaborations with complementary local, national and global organizations. 

Staff Supervision 

• Build and support an effective internal team environment and culture, in which each staff member and volunteer is an active and valued participant in the mission of the organization. Develop, inspire, motivate and mentor the team to collaborate and to continue to build expertise internally. 

DESIRED BACKGROUND FOR ED POSITION: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Advance degree preferred. 
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience; non-profit or foundation work. 
• Dynamic leadership and proven management skills 
• Effective fundraiser. Experience managing a successful capital campaign strongly preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong public speaker. 
• A sophisticated understanding of human rights, interreligious dialogue, and the arts. Grounding and education in one or more of these areas strongly preferred. 
• Experience overseeing building and site projects preferred. 

Compensation 

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, group health insurance, pension plan and paid time off. 5 

To Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three references to: 

Executivedirectorsearch@rothkochapel.org 

Rothko Chapel is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

No phone calls please. 

Call for New Works: Highways Performance Space

Highways seeks new performance, dance, multi-media, other and visual works by emerging and established Los Angeles-based LGBTQ artists for presentation in its annual summer Queer Performance Festival – BEHOLD! This year’s festival will take place the entire month of August 2014. The deadline for consideration is May 30th.

We are seeking full-length and short works that can be included in group evenings.

Please send a description of the work, proposed timeframe for presentation and relevant video and image attachments or links to submissions@highwaysperformance.org. Please include in the heading of your email “BEHOLD 2014.

Include:

• Genre: Performance, Dance, Multi-Media, Music, Other (Specify)

• Estimated length of work.

• Technical requirements.

• Include any biographical information that you feel is relevant to the work, such as resumes, bios, video links, etc.

• Include the names of collaborators that you might be working with, i.e. director, choreographer, designers, etc.